not everyone is in a situation where they know their neighbors like that
How many of those people know their local PD officers? It's the same problem. We've just trained people to feel anxious around neighbors while feeling safe calling 911.
Like there are times in this society in which we live in that you have to call the fucking cops to stop violent people
Everything carries risks. And you make the best decision you can with the information you have. But plugging your ears and insisting "Police are the only option, you idiot!" only reinforces the misconception.
How many of those people know their local PD officers? It's the same problem. We've just trained people to feel anxious around neighbors while feeling safe calling 911.
Everything carries risks. And you make the best decision you can with the information you have. But plugging your ears and insisting "Police are the only option, you idiot!" only reinforces the misconception.
Yes you're right I'm going to let the dude beat his girlfriend to death next time